Regulation 28 Seafarers designated as a fire-fighting controller
(1)
A seafarer designated to control fire-fighting operations must—
(a)
have successfully completed advanced training techniques for fighting fire in accordance with section A-VI/3 of the STCW Code (mandatory minimum training in advanced fire fighting);
(b)
meet the standard of competence specified in that section; and
(c)
hold a certificate of proficiency in advanced training techniques for fighting fire.
(2)
The Secretary of State or an approved training provider may issue a certificate of proficiency required by paragraph (1) only to a seafarer who meets each of the requirements specified in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of that paragraph.